Rachel's beauty is one of the best places to get a facial in Boston! The one thing to note about this place is that it's a hidden gem. It's tucked away on the second floor of the building and it's a no frills. You will get a high quality facial, but this isn't like your typical high end spa place. Also, the estheticians are more comfortable speaking Chinese, but you can still have a good experience with patience. I usually come here and get the acne facial with an add-on which is usually 75-90 minutes. The facial comes with cleansing, extractions, brow touch up, mask, neck & head massage, and an LED section at the end. There are times when they will leave you in the room while your mask is setting or the LED light is on, but I don't mind it. You also get all of this for a very good price. Overall, I love Rachel and her team! read more

It was a very nice experience overall. Very easy to get there, close to the train station, and the service is very good. I will suggest anyone who wants a skincare treat. read more

I've been coming here for the past 5 months and my experience with Rachel and team have been great! They're always super careful and let me know what they're doing at each step. My face feels so clean, moisturized and healthy after each appointment. They have the newest tech and use light therapy masks on me on top of customized face masks for even more skin benefits. The best part is that each facial is around 40-50 dollars which is a steal in Boston. They use quality products and have never been predatory in pressuring me to buy packages or any products. If you're looking for an affordable facial place, this is it! read more

I was forced to come here because my wife loves this place and she kept telling me how bad my skin is. Rachel is very nice and accommodating, complimenting that my skin was pretty good for someone who doesn't spend hundreds of dollars taking care of it. I was not expecting that kind of compliment since my wife tells me I have disgusting, oily skin. Now I have beautiful, taut, shiny skin, so maybe my wife will kiss again! Rachel uses a lot of fancy machines apparently, which I was surprised by, since her place looks like a hole in the wall. She clearly cares about service and quality of treatments she provides, not the aesthetic of what her place looks like from the outside. You can immediately tell as soon as you walk in (if you can find the place!). The price point is also really good value, and this is coming from a guy who doesn't spend anything on this kind of stuff. Highly recommended if you are looking great service, quality and treatment at an affordable price point; this is really good if you are starting to get facial treatments. Definitely coming back here and thanks Rachel for making facials cool again (for guys!). read more

Rachel Beauty - Cool glowing Blue Machine! Phantom of the Opera Mask included! - Day Spas Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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I could not possibly hold Rachel and her business in a higher regard. Rachel is professional, talented, and reliable. I started going to her 2 years ago and my skin is truly transformed. I went from a "contour makeup daily" person to a "doesn't own foundation" person because of Rachel. If you have any hesitations about trying this business out - do yourself and your skin a favor and give it a shot. Here is why I love Rachel and her business: 1. Rachel never times the experience, she just makes sure it's done right. Sometimes it takes 2.5 hours, sometimes it takes 90 minutes. She is only interested in making sure it's perfect every single time. Every time o walk out of her studio I feel so clean that it's as if I am feeling wind on my face for the first time. The air just hits different after Rachel. 2. The price. You will not find this level of service at this price point anywhere in the city, especially if you purchase her packages. The studio space itself is no frills, it doesn't need the "spa vibes" decorations, the service does the talking and the price point is unbeatable. Everything always inspires confidence from a cleanliness standpoint. 3. Rachel does not have perfect English language skills, but making appointments with her is always easy. She is so responsive via text and does her best to accommodate you. 4. Rachel is NEVER pushy about products. She does sell products, she recommends some, I have even bought some, but she isn't overbearing about it like other places. I love the low pressure on the products. 5. This business is not only committed to excellence in every facet, but it is also independently owned, it is a local business, it is run by a female, immigrant, (very kind and talented) businesswoman. These are the businesses being pushed out of Boston and the ones that need our support. I recommend her to every single person I know and I am sure you will too. read more

This place is a hidden gem! You will not find a more effective beauty tech in Boston at any price point. Xue Feng transforms my skin (I know Rachel gets a lot of reviews here but Xue really deserves a shoutout for her 10+ years of experience and how gentle she is with my skin). She's so skilled with deep pore cleaning and an expert in diagnosing what your skin needs (hydration, microdermabrasion, extraction, etc). The salon has a variety of high quality products that is tailored to your needs each time, so each facial might be a little different. The experience here is super relaxing and effective, and I always leave with glowing skin. I highly recommend purchasing a 5 or 10 pack (your skin will seriously thank you!) plus you can save on add-on procedures (ie light therapy, microdermabrasion, etc.). read more

First, I want to say Rachel and the girls there is very professional and caring for their clients. The place is small but VERY clean and relaxing. So never judge a book by its cover ;)) Its COVID time but I never doubt to come here during this time. They very invested in the high tech facial tools and machines. Best for someone has combination and sensitive skin like me. Rachel really knows what her client needs whenever it comes to a facial. She is very enthusiastic and gentle on people skin. I have a lot of black and whiteheads on my nose and chin. It has been a good improvement after a few times I came to see her. She's even very focusing on pimple's extraction which doesn't cause me any inflammation after. Thanks, Rachel's beauty for reviving my skin and makes my skin gets better and better every time I came and see you guys. read more

Rachel Beauty - So relaxing after a long day at work! So blessed - Day Spas Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Came after pandemic. Two things you should know about: 1. My appointment was at 1. When I walked in, staff said she wanted to eat something. Of course, I said ok. When it was 1:15, staff still eating and looked very pissed when I grabbed my stuff to walk out. 2. No gloves. I was loyal for 4 years. But very disappointed. read more

I've been searching for a good and affordable place for facial services for nearly 2 years and my friend introduced this place to me because she's really enjoying the service here. My first impression here is the place is pretty small. HOWEVER, EVERYTHING ELSE IS GREAT. Very good and friendly service. And the skill is great, too. I tried the acne skin treatment because I have a lot of underskin acnes and she did it very carefully. Normally whenever I had my acnes removed in other places, my face got very much red, but here I really got amazed because my face got very little red, which impressed me a lot and made me decide to buy the package here. Highly recommended. 5 stars read more

A lot of reviews cover it all, but just wanted to add my two cents about how awesome Rachel is at her job. Came here for milia on my face and she has helped me resolved a lifelong issue within a matter of months. Even my dermatologist couldn't help me as well as Rachel and her team has. I used to have ton of milia around my nose (thanks genetics), but now it's only one or two. She is really detail oriented and an expert at her craft. You shouldn't expect a "spa like" experience, but given that your eyes are closed most of the time - I'm totally ok with this. Parking in Chinatown is always painful, but given the price point that Rachel is at, I am willing to just pay for the garages in the area if I am not lucky enough to find a spot. I haven't been with the pandemic and I feel like my skin is begging me to! read more

What a great find! I actually went to this place based on the Yelp reviews and the fact it is so close to my office. I was so impressed wIth my first facial that I bought a five pack... which equals out to about $35/per facial... a steal! It's not a fancy spa, very much a hole-in-the-wall type place, but they do GREAT work... my skin has never looked better and I've gotten facials for years! I would highly recommend! read more

My younger sister is a regular at this salon and she recommended this place to me. I purchased the facial package after the first try. It is only $47 for an hour of facial treatment, meaning I can easily come here twice a month. I started visiting from before my pregnancy and have continued since, meaning it's been almost a year now. I have tried so many different salons in Massachusetts ranging from standard to high end places and couldn't find a good, consistent one until now. Rachel Beauty is the best place because I have confidence in what she is doing. I have recommended this place to all my friends as well. The service is actually better than a lot of high end salon that I have tried in Boston. The price point for services here is fair, especially considering the quality and treatment given. This place also has all the equipment for the more intensive facial treatments. They primarily use products that are made from France, Germany and Canada. This was important to me because with my sensitive skin I usually get really bad reactions 90% of the time when I get a facial. I also always request for Rachel to do my facial. She is the owner who is really nice and actually cares about her customers. She always recommends what is best for me, not what is most expensive. I cannot recommend this place enough, as they have really helped my skin and made me feel special everytime. read more

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Let me start by saying that I've dealt with acne for the last nine years, and one of my wishes is to once again have a clear skin. I started getting acne facials when I lived in Philly, but two years ago I moved to Portland, ME, and had to find another place where I can get facials regularly without breaking my wallet. I first tried Coco Beauty, also in Boston Chinatown, but I didn't like how pushy they were trying to get me to buy products which didn't even have any effect on my skin. So I turned to Yelp to locate another affordable facial joint and found Rachel Beauty, and I've been a regular for over a year. Rachel Beauty is located on the second floor of a building that can be hard to miss if you don't pay attention. There are two doors: one on Kneeland, and another one on Tyler. You go up the stairs, and there are a few other businesses on the second floor, but the door is clearly marked "Rachel Beauty." There's a restroom in the building, but you need to borrow the key and a roll of toilet paper from Rachel, so it's not ideal. There are three rooms inside Rachel Beauty, and most of the time I get my facial in the main room that has two facial beds. This means that you may be sharing a room with someone else. This is not a deal breaker to me because if there's a person in the room before you came, the person has her eyes closed and can't see you, and if someone comes in after you, you'll have your eyes closed as well. There are three women working here; Ah Feng usually does my facial, but I've had facials with Rachel and the other aesthetician when Ah Feng is busy or is on vacation. Rachel speaks English but the other two don't speak English as well, so if you don't speak Mandarin or Cantonese, you may need to book an appointment a few days in advance to make sure Rachel is available. Onto the facial itself. I've been buying packages of five acne facials for $205, and at $41 per 90-minute facial this price is simply unbeatable. There may be slight variations in the steps depending on individual needs, but they usually start by cleansing my face and using steam to open up my pores. Because my skin has gotten a lot better recently, I also get microdermabrasion, which is not good if you still have a lot of active acnes. Next, they trim and shape my eyebrows (love this complimentary service; it saves me eyebrow wax money) and then the painful part of picking my pores starts. Note that they are very thorough and take their time, but there are two things I don't really like here besides the pain: the super bright light and the steam blocking my nostrils. They cover my eyes with something, but often it's still way too bright for my eyes. After this, they put some lotion or serum on my face, use some tool with scary electric sound that's supposed to help reduce inflammation (it may sting a little, but it doesn't hurt), and then put a cooling mask to calm my skin down. While the mask is working its magic, you get a mini shoulder and scalp massage (another complimentary service I love). As I've mentioned above, my skin has gotten better recently, but I don't know if I can attribute this 100% to facials. I think it's a combination of getting facials regularly every month and having a daily skin regimen that works. But I do think the facials at Rachel Beauty help to purge impurities that still form even with the best regimen. TL; DR: You're not paying for a fancy location with spacious private rooms and trendy interior here; you're paying for the facial itself. read more

I got an acne breakout so my friend recommend me to come here to try the salon's facial treatment. The salon located in a building in Chinatown and you need a code to get in. All staffs here wore mask and they said they following the covid-19 guidelines of the state. The technician who do the facial for me had a good massage skill so I fell as sleep in the middle of the treatment. They did not take the hidden acne so the treatment only help a little bit with my breakout. However I felt relax and really enjoy the time so it was still 5* to me. read more

I started getting acne in my early 20s till now and honestly it has been very embarrassing to the point where my mom said I need to go see someone. Dermatologist at Tufts didn't help my face but Rachel and her staff Zhu did. My face clear up where I kinda even stop using foundation to go out. This place gets the job done. It doesn't give you the Mini Lux experience, but it's at an affordable price for what you need and exceed your expectations. I bought 10 package deal for 500 dollars, you can't beat the price. Like I mentioned this is not a fancy place, come with an open heart. read more

I heard about this hidden gem place from a good friend of mine. She told me that she goes here every week and now I know why. I have bad acne and came here for acne treatment. After my first visit I noticed an immediate change to how my skin looked. This was definitely worth the $47/hydration facial and with all the equipments that she has invested in, you really get a high quality experience. Thank you Rachael for providing this treatment, my skin is starting to glow and I feel more confident!! read more

I can't believe it's taken so long to review this place, but I've been a devotee for nearly ten years now. I've moved back to NYC, but you best bet that I always schedule an appointment right before I ride back home. If you're the kind of person that needs a lush atmosphere, white robes, and tall women named Helga; this is not for you. If you can handle finding your way upstairs to a random room in Chinatown, for some no-frills magic; read on! I've never had a more immensely thorough facial, designed for my skin's particular needs, performed by seasoned professionals, and with love! Never mind the price! You'd be hard pressed to find anything comparable in the city for even 2x what she charges, let alone her insanely affordable offerings. I've been visiting Rachel and her team of magicians for nearly ten years now. TEN YEARS. I've sent countless pals her way, and would encourage anyone to pay her a visit too. Mind you, if I still lived there I'd be trying harder to keep a lid on this secret, but since I've moved I just want my girl Rachel to thrive, and for all of you beautiful people in Boston to treat yourselves to some magical relaxation. read more

This is the worst place for getting a facial! I moved from Germany to Boston and was looking for a nice studio which isn't so expensive. But this expierence was really horrible!! The towels are not clean, the treatment was awful and the rooms are really not comfortable. The woman talked to the other woman during the treatment all the time, and she didn't wear hand gloves!! That's really NOT hygienic!!! You better search for another place for doing your facial trust me .. read more

I've been one of Rachel's customer for the past year, and I highly recommend this place She is very meticulous and thorough. Rachel diligently work on your skin, extracting, putting masks and oil... it's a full hour session. The first time I came, I just wanted a simple facial but was so pleasantly surprised about the service that I ended up buying a package. On top of that, I recommended a friend who also ended up getting a package, I got a free session in addition to my package! AMAZING. Also, midway through my first package I upgraded for the acne treatment package. I've been going at Rachel's monthly and my skin really improved. I think for me the fact I've been coming regularly for a year has played a great deal in my skin condition. Before, I used to space my session or go irregularly, the level of services and affordability of Rachel's services has definitely helped getting me closer to a flawless skin. read more

Friday was my first time visiting Rachel's beauty from a friends recommendation and boy oh boy was it amazing! If you're coming here to be relaxed, well this is not the place. If you're looking for quality work come here! I called in Thursday to schedule an appt for Friday at 2pm. At arrival they put me into a shared room with another lady already getting her facial. Not fancy whatsoever, but very very good at what they do. My face looked and still currently looks amazing for a cheap price. So seriously try this place out like right now! read more

Rachel Beauty is a great place to get facials! They often have specials that are very affordable. The place is always clean and the beauticians are very professional and friendly, even if some may speak only minimal English. The extractions are very thorough and I like the products they use. The scalp and neck massage is great! Note that the beauticians often chat with each other and that one of the facial rooms is for two clients at once; something to consider if you were looking for a quieter or fancier spa experience. Overall, highly recommended! read more

This review is long overdue. I went to Rachel on a regular basis when I lived in Boston and now that I've moved to the west coast I'm having a really hard time finding someone as amazing as she was. The location and ambiance are no frills. It's not a fancy spa with cucumber water and hot stones everywhere. It's for people who want/need regular maintenance by professionals who understand how to treat various skin types and issues. If you go and realize that you need more of the frills and this is not the place for you, the $30/40 cost won't leave you regretting your decision (compared to my recent $140 splurge at a "high-end" salon with plenty of cucumber water and hot stones but left my face itchy and peeling). I would highly recommend trying this place out. I bought the 5 or 10-pack special which put me at ~$30 per visit - an unbeatable price for a 2-hour treatment: cleansing, extractions, head/neck/shoulder massage, cooling masque, eyebrow shaping, and a "wild card" treatment depending on the situation. Every time I visited, Rachel would assess the condition of my skin and based on its dryness/oiliness (which often changed with the crazy Boston weather), give me a treatment that made sense. For example if my skin were extra oily, she would skip the face massage that would make the skin produce more oil and spend more time on extractions or another acne-targeting treatment. I really appreciated that Rachel actually put thought into the treatments she gave and worked tediously throughout - she never took shortcuts and tried her hardest to get every blackhead out! Bottom line, my skin was smooth and healthy throughout the summer humidity and winter tundras of Boston thanks to Rachel. Note: Rachel's speaks both English and Chinese (Mandarin + Cantonese), but I think she and her team are more comfortable with Chinese. read more

Rachel Beauty is hands down the best place for a facial....her and her team are amazing! If you want excellent blackhead extraction and thoroughly clean skin, she's your girl. Although I've moved to Montreal, I look forward to her facial whenever I'm town. I have not found another place comparable and I've visited many!! read more

Love this place!! I do the acne facial treatment here and it's getting better after 5 sessions. Would recommend to friends!

I've been going to Rachel Beauty for many years. I only thought about giving her a review after I moved to California. I just couldn't find anyone as great as Rachel. Every time I went to Rachel's, my skin was so clean, smooth and healthy. I had really bad acnes for many years before I saw her. Now I have such balanced skin without even a spot showing the history of severe acnes. Thanks Rachel! If you hesitate for any reason, you should at least go there once and try it out. You would be so happy to finally find your facial place!!! read more

I called day of and the lady who answered the phone was willing to take me at 7pm even tho they technically close at 7pm. I was told that they open later during the summer if they have enough interest - so it doesn't hurt to call and ask peeps! The lady who did my facial was very nice and did a great job. The steam and cleansing was relaxing. The extractions were fine - I had some pretty deep ones that weren't quite ready yet (her words) so she gave me these acne stickers to put on. THEY WERE AMAZING (go on amazon and look them up) and cleared up the spots very quickly. Also, I was seriously asleep when she did my massage. Overall, I would definitely recommend this place. When leaving, I bought a 5 pack deal for $150 - a steal IMHO. Excited to go back! read more

You will not be sipping on cucumber water but you WILL be able to afford to go once a month as is recommended. -Convenient location - Awesome facials -Pleasant and knowledgable team What more does one need? read more

I've been coming to Rachel's Beauty regularly for a few years and am a loyal customer. She and her staff bring such attentive care to their customers. The same 3 women have been working there the entire I've been going and are a nice team together. They chat together and have a great time while working which brings a nice atmosphere to the salon. In response to folks who left negative reviews below, if you're not familiar with a Chinatown facial, you should know that it's different from a luxury Newbury street facial but in my opinion that makes it even better. Instead of having ostentatious decor and pretentious staff, you get real people in a simple, clean, friendly environment. Rachel and her staff feel like friends now and greet my friends and I have with warm, welcoming smiles and greetings every time we arrive. They remember details of our personal and family life and always sweetly ask about them. Finally, I can't leave a review without mentioning the incredible price. If you buy a package, the price of a facial comes down to about $35 for an hour and a half facial which includes a lengthy massage of face, shoulders, upper back and scalp. The affordable price means that I can come here every 4-6 weeks and so my skin has been cleaner than I've ever had it before. I highly recommend Rachel's Beauty! read more

Rachel is amazing. I have been dealing with acne for the last 10 years and finally find the right place to treat it. Rachel beauty can't be better, i have been going there every 2 weeks and my acne get improve a lot. I recommend Rachel Beauty for everyone. May read more

Wearing a mask during COVID has caused havoc on my skin - constant breakouts, skin discoloration, patchiness, dryness, you name it. In desperation, I made an appointment at Rachel Beauty Salon hoping they could help the mess on my face. Once I got there, Fung both looked over my skin and determined what treatment would be the best for me. After over an hour of cleaning, extracting, moisturizing, hydrating, and massaging, my skin felt clean and renewed. All the horrible dead skin was gone and my skin could finally breathe. I know this COVID pandemic is going to last through the rest of this year and know that I'll need to go back several more times to make sure my skin doesn't go back to being the mess it has been for so long. I'm hoping that by keeping up the skin treatment, I won't end up with permanent spots and scars on my face. Rachel Beauty Salon is the best. Thank you to both Rachel and Fung! read more

This was my first time for a facial and I must say it was not what I expected. The ladies were soooooo gentle with the extractions and the massage put me to sleep! Also I was the 1001 client so I got a great deal on a facial package! Can't wait for my next visit read more

I'm still a customer. I didn't realize I've been going so long. Well, needless to say the service is still amazing. You are given individualized attention and products to ensure the best spa experience ever. The atmosphere has been updated, the GM collins products and machinery have also been updated. No complaints just good service. Tell her I sent you, you'll thank me later! read more

This review is way overdue. I've been to Rachel's beauty and spa for 2 years now and never once been disappointed. Everyone is nice and pleasant there. They are usually booked up so we have to always make appointment in advance. I have both facial and massaging packages and every single time is a well relaxed experience. I love this place! read more

I have a tumultuous relationship with my skin so I have regularly seen aestheticians for years. Moving to Boston I had to find a new one. I found one on Newbury Street that had great reviews and tried that for a few months but the price, service, and results were poor. For example, as I like to get my eyebrows done during facials, I usually came home to uneven eyebrows (I drew the line when one time one brow looked like a sperm!). By sheer luck I found Rachel Beauty. First, Rachel and her team are quite gracious to take in walk-ins or working with your schedule. The place is a complete hole in the wall in Chinatown but do not let that deter you. There are a few Chinese ladies that work there but it is my impression that Rachel is the only one who speaks English well. Regardless, all of them know what they're doing. I usually get the acne facial. It starts with cleansing of the face and usually while they open up your pores with steam they will clean up your eyebrows. Then the most painful part of the experience happens: the extractions. I have never enjoyed these but they do them so well that my face feels so much cleaner afterwards so I don't mind the pain. If you've never had this type of facial before you might want to take ibuprofen for pain relief and anti-inflammatory because the more acne you have, the more you will look like you have chickenpox when you walk out. Then, depending on the severity of your acne, they may/may not use light therapy as they cool your face with different products. Finally, the session ends with a cool mask and a head and shoulder massage. People new to facials don't realize that usually your skin will look worse immediately after the facial because the "gunk" under your skin is being stimulated to rise to the surface. However, iit gets better in days. And with continued, regular sessions (not that impossible because Rachel Beauty offers packages that fit a student budget!) and good products for at-home regimen, I stayed clear amidst all the stresses from school. I'm quite pleased to have found this place and will definitely miss it when I graduate. read more

My skin felt completely amazing afterwards. Definitely one of the best salons I've been to. The woman took her time and was very sweet. My skin felt hydrated and looked smoother than ever. It really helped out with my pores as well. The prices are great and the technology and products that were used were awesome as well. Definitely will start coming here from now on. read more

I have been going to Rachel's every couple of months and it's well worth the visit! I had learned about this spa from a coworker who is a frequent client. It does not look like your typical facial spa but the treatment is amazing. You can get either a collagen, bio marine, or regular facial depending on your needs (usually I get the regular which costs 48 dollars which is a bargain in the facial world!) and you get a great massage, high frequency, extraction, and lastly cold molding mask in one visit. My skin always feels great after and it's a great way to relax for less than half the price of a facial somewhere fancy on newbury. It's a true hidden gem. read more

I went for the first time and the place is super simple, but is clean and the service is great. I used to go to a very nice place in Newbury st but it cost an arm and a leg, plus the overall facial was good not great. This place is a gem!!! The service and facial are amazing, my face feels and looks different right after. I usually get the acne facial due to my blackheads and I see a difference in my face everytime. I will continue going to Rachel, since they have great prices and my face loves it. read more

Based on the reviews here I went to Rachel today. She was terrific. As advertised in the other reviews don't expect a high end establishment. In fact the opposite. The entry door is a hole in the wall on Kneeland street and you have to walk up to the second floor which looks like a fire escape. But, her place is clean and professional and she is a sweetheart. I felt it was good value and a job well done. I'll be going back for sure. read more

Rachel is kind and caring. She is knowledgeable about skincare and overall health that can affect the skin and other life activities such as muscle tightness, sleep, and nutrition. I went to her after my family insisted I do something about my acne, acne scarring, and bacne. My dad has noticed a significant improvement in my skin. Personally, the cupping has helped me recover from my injuries from gymnastics. read more

I have sent many friends as well as my sister here. Amazing facials for an amazing price. Don't let the building or neighborhood deter you- there is a gem waiting inside and you won't be disappointed. read more